Water Resource Specialists Salary in Iowa
Water Resource Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $109,760 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Natural Sciences Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($167,220)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,320; the top 10% earn over $200,580. Nationally the range is $79,710 to $316,850.
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Water Resource Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do water resource specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $109,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,320 and the top 10% earn over $200,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for water resource specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−34% vs. the national median of $167,220). Living costs are not included.